Women Launch More Companies, But They Stay Smaller #Women #Diversity

Women launch businesses at 1.5 times the national rate, according to data gathered in the 2010 census. The same data shows that companies founded by women are less likely to break $1 million in revenues.

http://bit.ly/1eECP4c

#Diversity in boardrooms affect company performance #Inclusion #Women

The message was clear, women are not part of Singapore’s boardrooms despite the study suggesting that board diversity is beneficial to any corporation. The study shows having women on the board increases company performance as well as corporate governance.

http://bit.ly/IdtUeV

Corporate America, It's Time to Increase Gender #Diversity in Boardrooms #Inclusion #Women

Imagine that after countless hours of studying, you graduate with honors and are offered an interview for your dream job but when you get there, the human resources director tells you "I just can't hire you, honey, even though you are more than qualified. If I put you on the floor with all those men, I would never get any work done."

http://bit.ly/IdtMMp

#Women’s Great Strides in the Tax Profession #Diversity #Inclusion

I’ve been in tax for 28 years and have spent my entire career at Ernst & Young LLP. During this time, I have witnessed significant progress for women within our firm and among our clients, particularly as workforces became more flexible and inclusive. But we still have a lot to do.

http://bit.ly/1fa7x8V

#Marketing to #Women: Three Big Mistakes Brands Can't Afford to Make

Marketing will be far more successful if we stop stereotyping women and treat them as the smart, capable people they are.

http://bit.ly/IdswsX

Ad Age's Women to Watch China Salutes Outstanding Leaders #Advertising #Marketing #Women

For the second year, we honor 19 accomplished women who are changing marketing and advertising from Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong as Women to Watch returns to China, one of the world's most important hotspots for marketers.

http://bit.ly/1ajGwfu

Men dominate LinkedIn over women in influence. Why?

Despite the great progress women have made in leadership roles over the years, "there is still a glass ceiling," says Shari Davidson, president of legal recruiting firm On Balance Search Consultants, LLC, and "Top Recommended" on LinkedIn. (Huffington Post)

http://huff.to/183rjRw

Can #Women Lead The Social Enterprise Revolution? #Leadership #Diversity

Today, according to the according to The Independent, “Women are almost twice as likely to reach the top ranks in social enterprises as they are in mainstream businesses,” and “more than 90 percent of companies that focus on tackling social problems have at least one woman on their leadership team.”

http://onforb.es/1gPEjN8

W Targets #EmergingMarkets With Global Style Guide #GlobalMarketing #Multicultural

This month, W magazine is extending its reach with the debut of its first Global Style Guide, a special edition publication that will be distributed internationally in hopes of reaching luxury buyers worldwide. But in an interesting twist, rather than targeting the usual style capitals of Europe, the magazine is going after consumers in the emerging markets of China, Russia, India, Brazil and Dubai.

http://bit.ly/17nmAnJ

"Rica the New Online Lifestyle Magazine Targeting Wealthy Latinas Will luxury advertisers get on board? " #Advertising #Hispanic #Women

While the importance of the U.S. Hispanic population is no secret to marketers, the power of upscale Hispanics—defined as people in households making between $50,000 and $100,000 a year—is only beginning to receive attention.

http://bit.ly/1eJFo8m

Brand Targeting Women at their Best (AdWeek) #Marketing #Branding #Women

Identifying the right audience is critical for marketers, but pinpointing the right day and time to talk to that audience can be just as important, especially when it comes to a product category as personal as beauty.

http://bit.ly/17MKwXv

#Diversity & #Inclusiveness Are Good for Business (AdWeek) #Women #Progress

In the past month alone, the tech industry has seen a string of headlines that talk of men pushing misogynistic apps or taking a crude tack when discussing women on Twitter. Rachel Sklar, an entrepreneur who has co-founded two organizations that seek to shine a light on women in tech and media, said stories like these validate the work she does. She recently spoke to Adweek about how inclusiveness and diversity are business assets.

http://bit.ly/17IK0Yf

10 Career Tips From Up-and-Coming Women in Communications (Mashable) #Leadership #Women

There has been no shortage of conversations about women at mid-career and the challenges they face. Offering some clarity are 10 rising stars in the field of communications, who are the winners of the inaugural New York Women in Communications' WiCi Awards.

http://mashable.com/2013/10/04/career-tips-women-communications/

Advertising Week Panel: Three Things Top Female Marketers Have Learned (AdWeek) #Women #Leadership

Has Sheryl Sandberg's bestseller "Lean In" influenced women in marketing? A panel of high-powered players women yesterday said it has helped elevate a conversation they've been having for years.

http://adage.com/article/special-report-advertising-week-2013/things-top-female-execs-learned-lean/244364/

Girls Are Some Of The Most Promising Scientists Of The Future (Fast Company) #Diversity #Women

The Google Science Fair, now in its third year, is the biggest science fair in the world--simply by virtue of the fact that most of the competition takes place online.

http://www.fastcoexist.com/3018313/these-teenage-girls-are-some-of-the-most-promising-scientists-of-the-future

Gender Communication Differences (DesignTaxi) #Diversity #Women

San Franciso-based writer and director Jason Headley has crafted an intriguing short film that is a satire of the communication dynamics between men and women.

http://designtaxi.com/news/360949/A-Humorous-Short-Film-That-Highlights-Gender-Communication-Differences/

Women: Beneficiaries and Mediators of ‘Deep Diversity’ #women #diversity #inclusion

There is a direct connection between a group’s performance and its diversity — specifically how many women are included.

http://blog.diversity-executive.com/2013/01/23/women-beneficiaries-and-mediators-of-%E2%80%98deep-diversity%E2%80%99/

Women's inclusion key for sports seeking 2020 spot #diversity #inclusion

The Olympic committees are all vying to include women's events in their venues for the 2020 games.

http://summergames.ap.org/article/womens-inclusion-key-sports-seeking-2020-spot?utm_campaign=OLY&utm_source=SocialFlow&utm_medium=Twitter

Harvard Business School wants to improve the gender balance, but it is far from that goal without extensive hiring. #diversity #inclusion

Harvard Business School says it wants to improve the gender balance among faculty members, but it is far from that goal without extensive hiring.

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/09/08/education/harvard-case-study-gender-equity.html?nl=todaysheadlines&emc=edit_th_20130908&_r=0

Black Girls Code, a nonprofit dedicated to educating African American females in all things tech. #diversity #inclusion #nonprofit

Founded by Kimberly Bryant in 2011, Black Girls Code teaches children aged 7-17, with courses covering computer programming, coding, and everything needed to learn how to build websites, robots, and mobile applications.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2013/08/30/black-girls-code-tackles-tech-inclusion/?utm_campaign=forbestwittersf&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social